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Published inFeb 2023
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ISBN-139781803234984
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Nearchos Nearchou
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Nearchos Nearchou

Nearchos Nearchou is a determined person and 1st Class BSc (Hons) Computer Science and MSc Cyber Security graduate. He is a big tech-lover and spent several years exploring new innovations in the IT field. Driven by his passion for learning, he is pursuing a career in the Cyber Security world. Passionate about learning new skills and information that can be used for further personal and career development. As well as working individually, he enjoys working as part of a team, in order to deliver projects on time and to the highest possible standard.
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General needs and challenges

Even while it may appear that the Dark Web is untraceable, there is some chance of uncovering criminals using it. In other words, no crime is perfect, and criminals frequently make mistakes or leave unintentional clues:

  • Rapid changes in the volume of use: Although there is evidence of a constant increase in Dark Web activity, law enforcement lacks the quantitative information necessary to respond to these activities effectively.
  • Globalization: Activity on the Dark Web transcends regional, governmental, and international barriers. Because the Dark Web spans jurisdictions, it is crucial that investigators from different agencies work together. Participants warned that Dark Web operators would be emboldened by the lack of enforcement to conduct more unlawful activities via the Dark Web if agencies shun the Dark Web due to its cross-jurisdictional character.
  • The need to demystify the Dark Web: Some law enforcement participants expressed worry...
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Combating Crime on the Dark Web
Published in: Feb 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803234984

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Nearchos Nearchou

Nearchos Nearchou is a determined person and 1st Class BSc (Hons) Computer Science and MSc Cyber Security graduate. He is a big tech-lover and spent several years exploring new innovations in the IT field. Driven by his passion for learning, he is pursuing a career in the Cyber Security world. Passionate about learning new skills and information that can be used for further personal and career development. As well as working individually, he enjoys working as part of a team, in order to deliver projects on time and to the highest possible standard.
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